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Administrative Assistant

State: Illinois
Job Description: The American Library Association's Office for Research & Statistics is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to provide high-level administrative support to its staff for a grant funded project Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study (www.ala.org/plinternetfunding).

Duties include daily office support to project staff, liaison with off-site research team, coordinating on-site and off-site meetings (including arranging travel) and complex correspondence and mailings, as well as Web page support, proof reading, and use of Excel to develop tables and numeric graphics. Strong written and oral communication skills are required, as are knowledge and skills using MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities also include coordinating review of project documents by team members; getting cost estimates and make follow-up calls with vendors; and, limited research on specific topics.

Job Requirements: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a non-profit or agency setting. Bachelor's degree preferred; preferably in English or related area of study. Strong writing and computer database skills. Prior success in project management. Detail-oriented, deadline driven, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities and projects seamlessly. Strong customer service skills and attitude. Not afraid to take the initiative. More advanced tasks include document merging and proofreading, and using Excel to create charts/graphs for reports. Advanced research and/or environmental scans may be assigned as required. Knowledge and skills using MS Access preferred.

A writing sample must accompany resumes/applications to be considered for this position.

Contact Information: Starting Salary range from the low 30s; negotiable based on experience. Interested candidates should forward their resume and letter indicating position of interest to: American Library Association, Human Resources Dept. Ref. AdminAssist/ORS, 50 E. Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611, fax: 312/280-5270, email: mpullen@ala.org

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications are invited from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Submitted on 2009-07-01

Supervisory Librarian

State: Virginia
The following position is currently available at the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). It is open to all US citizens. Follow the link below for more information

Announcement No: D93140 (Public - U.S. Citizens)
Title/Series/Grade: Supervisory Librarian, YC-1410-02
Opens: 23 Jun 2009
Closes: 02 Jul 2009
Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=81648528

DTIC offers competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, family friendly environment, employment related paid training and education, bonuses, and awards. We are seeking talented people who want challenging assignments in a progressive organization. Located at Ft.
Belvoir, VA, in the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex, we provide on-site access to free parking, free state-of-the-art fitness facility, a federal credit union and a fee-based child care development center.
Please feel free to forward this message to individuals who might be interested in such a position.

Want more information about DTIC? Go to: www.dtic.mil

Sandy Schwalb
Public Affairs Officer
Defense Technical Information Center
8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 0944
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6218
Ph: (703) 767-9205
Fax: (703) 767-9183
www.dtic.mil Submitted on 2009-06-23

Media Specialist

State: Indiana
Media Specialist/librarian at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Supervise library in pre K - 12 school. Develop literacy curriculum for school, collaborate with teachers in integrating school curriculum. Indiana teaching license or the ability get IN license in Library Science and willingness to get Blind/Low Vision Endorsement within three years.

Interested candidates should contact Jay Wilson, Secondary Principal, 317 253 1481 ext. 140. Submitted on 2009-06-23

Web-based Data Delivery Systems

State: Florida
Organization: Intelligentsia International, Inc.

Street: 132 North Lee
City: LaBelle
State: Florida
Country: USA
Zip: 33935
URL: www.intelligentsia-international.org
Phone: 863 674 5727
Fax: 561 828 8458

Company Description: Intelligentsia International, Inc. (III) offers visitor programs designed to provide an opportunity to experience the environmental, educational and recreational diversity of Florida. The purpose of the program is to offer students, graduates and young professionals an opportunity to participate in ongoing eco-tourism and educational tours and programs.

Contact Name: Kamila Mirzoeva
Contact Email: internships@intelligentsia-international.org

Position Title: Web-based Data Delivery Systems

We maintain network of remote field data collection stations around southwest Florida. Data from these stations get transferred to our office server by telemetry systems and then integrated to online databases. The same data gets also collected by interns, who visit the field sites on regular basis for fixing the instrumentation and telemetry bugs and downloading data from CR dataloggers to PDAs and laptops for backup and verification purposes
This assignment offers training in developing web-based data delivery systems that are fed by low-cost telemtry system and scripting associated databases and websites.

List of tasks:

• Study associated hardware to understand the telemetry feeding systems;
• Study associated software and programming languages (PC 208W, FTP applications, PHP, MySQL, Apache, Campbell Scientific DataLogger programming language etc.) to understand the telemetry processing systems;
• Design associated online databases structure fed by the telemetry;
• Develop scripts powering the databases systems websites and users interfaces;
• Test and debug newly developed websites;
• Develop intelligent systems, designated to automatically notify about actual situation of the telemetry system;
• Check data input and output in online databases to detect any malfunctions.
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Learn more about this position at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=b4

Application Requirements: Apply on-line at http://intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=b4 OR send CV/Resume to internships@intelligentsia-international.org

Internship for Computer Science or Engineering students.

Procedures : http://www.intelligentsia-international.org/index.php?page=procedures Submitted on 2009-06-23

Children & Young Adult Librarian

State: Indiana
Description/Responsibilities: The Mitchell Community Public Library is looking for a highly motivated full-time Children's and Young Adult Librarian. Responsibilities include providing reader’s advisory and reference, materials selection & cataloging, daily operations, programming, conducting library tours and information literacy instruction. Excellent public service and a willingness and ability to develop liaisons with schools, agencies and the community in order to promote the library and its services is important to the success of this position.
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 9 hours of library science courses (LC5).

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Contact: Mail cover letter, resume and references to Alexis Caudell, Director, Mitchell Public Library, 804 Main Street, Mitchell, Indiana 47446.

Deadline: Position open until filled Submitted on 2009-06-19

Director of Special Collections and Reference Services

State: Kentucky
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) seeks a Director of Special Collections and Reference Services. KHS is responsible for more than 500,000 historic documents, manuscripts, photos and maps. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing public access to these historical materials, both on-site and on-line. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing the necessary direction to a staff of 18 that acquire, care for and catalog the KHS collections. Areas of responsibility include the library, special collections, Kentucky Oral History Commission and collections imaging.

Minimum Requirements are a Masters in Library Science, significant coursework or degree in history or related field, and a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience managing a public or research library with manuscript and other special collections. Additional experience in historical collections imaging preferred.

Effective supervisory, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to use web-based and other technologies in library and collections development and delivery. Desirable qualifications include a strong knowledge of American and Kentucky history.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Frankfort KY. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum monthly starting salary is $5,416.68. Benefits include paid health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, state retirement, and optional deferred compensation plan.

To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to khs.hr@ky.gov. No phone calls please. Application deadline is June 30, 2009.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Submitted on 2009-06-18

Coordinator of Learning and Outreach

State: Texas
Texas A&M University Libraries is looking for a self-starter, creative, energetic, and service-oriented librarian to help meet the ever-growing student and faculty information needs. This is an academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities including research, publication and service to meet both the Libraries’ and the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion.

Position Description: The Coordinator of Learning and Outreach is part of a team that provides leadership and direction in support of the Texas A&M Libraries’ instruction and outreach program. The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit while overseeing the delivery and assessment of library orientations and instructional sessions. In particular, the Coordinator is responsible for oversight and management of all English composition and rhetoric (ENGL104) classes. Additionally, the Coordinator will expand outreach services and instructional programming to distance education students.

The Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Learning and Outreach Services to systematically assess needs, design instructional programs in support of student learning and research, integrate information literacy into the curriculum, and assess learning outcomes. The Coordinator will also work to strengthen, expand, and promote the Libraries’ general instruction programs and lower-division course-related offerings to the campus community.

Possible subject specialist duties for this position will be determined in accordance with the candidate’s expertise and/or prior experience, as well as organizational needs.

Required Qualifications:
• The candidate must demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to customer service
• ALA-accredited Masters degree (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of library instruction experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong public service focus
• Familiar with information literacy standards
• Ability to learn and promote new technology tools for outreach and teaching
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills across a variety of formats such as websites, handouts, podcasts, brochures, etc.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and carry out projects to completion
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse population

Desired Qualifications:
• Professional experience or course work in instructional design, teaching, and/or developing instructional or training programs
• Prior experience working with distance education students
• Prior experience using instructional technology tools
• Prior experience working in an academic research library environment

ENVIRONMENT: Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University, the seventh largest university in the nation, has an enrollment of over 45,000 students. Texas A&M University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and is the University's principal research and information center, providing 3.9 million volumes, 5.7 million microforms, 87,000 print and electronic serial titles, more than 461,000 electronic books, and over 827 databases. The University Libraries ranks 7th among US ARL libraries in materials expenditures, with an acquisitions budget of $17.5m. There is a total budgeted staff of 271, including 87 librarians with faculty status. Librarians work in a sophisticated online environment utilizing Voyager, SFX, Metalib, Verde and a full range of automated information retrieval services.
Salary/Benefits/Rank: Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; salary is not less than $47,500. Excellent benefits include choice of health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF; paid holidays and vacation; no state or local income tax.

Application: First consideration will be given to applications received by July 8, 2009. The letter of application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, and experiences listed for the position. Your letter, vita, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references* may be sent (1) via email to jkthorn@tamu.edu (preferred method of receipt) or (2) faxed to Joyce K. Thornton, 979-862-5161, or (3) mailed to Joyce K. Thornton, Associate Dean for Faculty Services, Texas A&M University Libraries, 5000 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-5000. An Equal Opportunity Employer, TAMU Libraries is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community. In that regard, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the state’s diversity.

For information about the library, see http://library.tamu.edu, about the university, see http://www.tamu.edu, and about the communities, see http://visitaggieland.com.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first contacting the candidate to obtain permission. Submitted on 2009-06-17

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN & DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES

State: Michigan
The University Librarian and Director of the Library is the chief administrative officer of the university library.
The Librarian provides active leadership in advancing the University’s teaching and research mission through a clear
vision of the library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning, incorporation of emerging technologies, sound fiscal
management and engagement of all constituencies. We seek a leader who will generate excitement for innovative ideas
that further the mission and with an entrepreneurial spirit set toward accomplishing goals.
Applications should include a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit applications to the Human Resources Department at Michigan Technological University. Instructions are available at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/postings/index.shtml

Review of applications will begin July 20th and continue until the position is filled.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer. Submitted on 2009-06-17

Information Delivery Services Librarian

State: Virginia
This position is responsible for: performance planning, management, and evaluation of 4 classified staff; the overall management of the Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery Services unit; developing and maintaining effective data reporting and analysis programs designed to assist the Head of Access Services and other library areas; participating as a subject bibliographer for assigned disciplines; participating as a member in the Access Services department to plan, develop and implement programs to enhance operational and service effectiveness and to ensure optimal workflow and problem resolution; developing professional knowledge and contributions; and contributing library outreach activities such as training and orientation sessions targeted at student and faculty audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required: ALA-accredited MLS; interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); evidence of user-centered vision, creativity, and innovation; knowledge of advanced library research techniques, strategies and resources; analytical, organizational and problem solving skills; knowledge of current trends and issues in interlibrary loan and document delivery; supervisory experience; recent library work experience; experience in and commitment to providing quality customer service; recent experience working with automated library systems; record of continuing professional development. Preferred: Interlibrary loan experience; experience with ILLiad and/or OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing system; experience with collection development; knowledge of library-related copyright issues.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum: $53,000. Excellent benefits package.

Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with enrollment of 21,000, a leader in distance learning, and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University. The campus is located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA. Position announcement and description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/libinfo/jobs. For campus information, check http://www.odu.edu.

Screening of applicants will begin July 17, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Cynthia Swaine, Chair, Search Committee for Information Delivery Services Librarian, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 cswaine@odu.edu, (757) 683-4185.

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Submitted on 2009-06-17

Marketing Manager

State: Illinois
Full-time / Grade: 38 / Salary: $41,471.03

Normal Public Library seeks an innovative, team-oriented individual to coordinate marketing and promotion of library services, collections, and programs. The successful candidate will provide leadership, vision, and set the tone for a dynamic, customer-focused Normal Public Library through all facets of internal and external communications, public relations, marketing, and graphic design.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Duties: Responsible for all library publications, public relations, and promotional activities. Provide public services and patron education. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or related field;
• Strong commitment to public service;
• Experience working with diverse populations of all ages;
• Excellent computer skills, including graphic design and Web page design;
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent English communication skills, oral and written; public-speaking presentation skills.
• Interested applicants should be flexible, outgoing, creative, self-motivated, and possess both a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred qualifications: Previous experience in marketing, public relations, graphic design, and Web-page design/maintenance; College coursework in marketing, public relations, graphic design, or related content; Previous library experience highly desirable.

Required schedule includes days, evenings, weekends, and special events.

Application: Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants until position is filled, and should include cover letter, current resume, and a list of three references with current contact information. Presentation of portfolio will be required at interview.

Submit application materials to:

Normal Public Library
Attn: Director
206 W. College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761

Or, via email to bchase@normal.org.

Normal Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer Submitted on 2009-06-15

Chemistry Librarian

State: Florida
RANK: Assistant University Librarian

REPORTS TO: Chair, Marston Science Library

SALARY: Minimum Salary $42,000; Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials

REQUISITION #: 0800983

DEADLINE DATE: July 31, 2009

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Marston Science Library, University of Florida Libraries, is seeking a creative and service-oriented reference and collection management librarian for the chemical sciences. The Chemistry Librarian provides reference assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management to support programs dependent upon the chemical sciences. Primary focus is on the departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science Engineering. A key element of the assignment is the use of new technology to access and deliver information to library users. The librarian works collaboratively in group efforts and maintains close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The position is responsible for special projects such as collection reviews, monitoring UF science publications, and creation of web-based resources. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Chemistry Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, students and staff of the University of Florida, primarily in the science and technology areas. Participates in the provision of traditional reference desk, reference chat and email reference services. Proactively assists library patrons with the use of computer workstations.
2. Participates in instruction programs using traditional classroom methods and educational technologies.
3. Participates actively in the development, selection and evaluation of web resources for subject guides and other user services.
4. Develops and maintains web-based tutorials, videos, and multimedia projects related to chemistry information sources.
5. Participates in science collection management program, specifically chemical sciences. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and research programs.
6. Participates in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making related to science services, collections and new technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school; equivalent advanced degree in library studies, information science, or science education; or an advanced degree in a scientific field involving chemistry.
2. Undergraduate degree in a scientific field involving chemistry, or experience serving a chemistry-related population.
3. Knowledge of scientific resources including chemistry-related sources such as SciFinder Scholar and CrossFire Commander.
4. Strong commitment to user-focused service.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
6. Proficient in the design and creation of web pages and web based materials.
7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
9. Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
10. Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.

Preferred:
1. Advanced degree in chemistry or a scientific field involving chemistry.
2. Experience working in a library that serves scientists or engineers.
3. Experience with managing library collections.
4. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for working with the public.
5. Experience with/demonstrated enthusiasm for instruction.
6. Familiarity with web-based instructional tools.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

The Marston Science Library, named for Robert Q. Marston, the seventh president of the University of Florida, houses collections in agriculture, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics and earth sciences. The Government Documents Department which includes the Map and Imagery Library is also located in MSL.

BENEFITS:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the United States will be considered.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; a written statement regarding how technological advances and web based applications used in information sharing are changing science, particularly chemistry (250 words); your current resume and a list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Apply by July 31, 2009 (applications will be reviewed as received). Send all required application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu.

Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a 20 minute public presentation expanding upon their application essay. Submitted on 2009-06-15

Database Administrator

State: Kentucky
The Kentucky Historical Society seeks a Database Administrator. This employee will serve as the liaison between KHS, multiple database companies and the Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT).

Duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining various databases to keep them functional, updated and accessible to KHS employees and patrons. As COT liaison on behalf of KHS for the Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet this employee will initiate the setup of IT services for staff members and oversee the ordering of IT equipment.

The on-line public databases include OCLC-CONTENTdm, Voyager, Kentucky Civil Rights, Kentucky historical markers and Kentucky historic cemeteries. Software applications including OCLC-Connexion, Multi Mimzy, SQL, Blackbaud Razors Edge and PastPerfect serve as database platforms for artifact collections, membership, fundraising, scheduling and ticketing.

Minimum requirements: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree plus 3 years professional experience working with on-line databases and applicable software programs; and the technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems. Experience in on-line databases, computer programming and/or computer operations will substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Related technical or vocational training will substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree in computer science will substitute for one year of required experience.

The successful candidate will also possess the technical knowledge to write back-end scripts for KHS information in public search engine results, demonstrate web design skills, and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Frankfort KY. Occasional overtime and travel may be required.

Minimum monthly starting salary is $4583.34. Benefits include paid health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, state retirement, and optional deferred compensation plan.

To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to khs.hr@ky.gov. No phone calls please. Application deadline is June 30, 2009.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Submitted on 2009-06-12

Deputy Executive Director

State: Illinois
Job Description: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. ALSC works to help position libraries as part of the fabric of a community and leads the way in forging excellent library service for all children by supporting the profession of children's librarianship through education, advocacy and collaboration. With a network of more than 4,300 children's and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries.

Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) in a team environment, this position will support a variety of activities for ALSC. Responsible for continuously expanding and managing a portfolio of continuing education programs, including but not limited to a biennial National Institute, workshops, seminars, online courses, and the development of additional Web-based education offerings. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the division including personnel and member relations. Will monitor workload and workflow of the department team (staff of five) and will serve as staff liaison to various ALA interdivisional initiatives, such as the PLA/ALSC Every Child Ready to Read Initiative. Work with the Executive Director on the growth and development of projects and partnerships. Provide advisory and/or referral information to members as well as the general public. This position coordinates multiple projects at once and will take the lead on special projects as they arise.

Job Requirements: Requires a minimum of 4 years of management experience. A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-recognized program, with coursework in children's services or youth development, is strongly preferred or equivalent education. Experience in nonprofit management is required. The successful candidate must possess a broad knowledge of association services and products including conference planning, continuing education, publishing, technology applications and membership development; be highly productive, goal driven, have experience supervising staff and foster positive partnerships, teamwork and cooperation; have superior verbal, written and electronic communication and technology skills; possess strong organizational, marketing, and proven entrepreneurial skills, and diplomatic and tactful negotiation skills; and have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteer boards, staff and colleagues, funders, vendors and cooperating organizations. Ideal candidate will possess experience in project management and revenue-based budgets and demonstrate success in planning and implementing education programs in associations or other settings and experience developing distance education or web-based CE. The ideal candidate also must possess intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, and PHP are pluses. Some travel required.

Salary range: from $56,520; negotiable based on experience and qualifications. ALA has an excellent benefit package, generous paid vacation and a retirement annuity.

Contact Information: Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide work samples. Send resume and letter of application to:

American Library Association
Human Resources Department
Ref: DepExecDirII/ALSC
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Fax: (312)280-5270
Email: mpullen@ala.org

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications are invited from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Submitted on 2009-06-11

Information Systems

State: Illinois
Job Description
LEARNING RESOURCES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN

This is a temporary position for 6 months with the possibility of becoming full time after the 6-month period.

LEVEL: Hourly Salary: $26.00/hour

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Director, Learning Resources

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Provides support for development and maintenance of library technologies
• Responsible for operation and continued enhancement of integrated library system (Sirsi Unicorn)
• Responsible for writing or customizing ILS reports
• Identifies and fixes hardware, software and network problems in the Library
• Participates in planning and budgeting for technology
• Assesses/recommends new products and services
• Designs and maintains web pages
• Investigates and creates Web 2.0 and other Internet tools to support the Library’s mission
• Trains and advises staff, faculty, and students regarding information technology
• Creates procedures and training materials for system administration, circulation, acquisitions, inventory, reserves and cataloging functions
• Serves as liaison to vendors and Information Systems Department
• Catalogs and classifies books and other materials utilizing AACR2 rules and LC Classification
• Enters records into OCLC and Sirsi Unicorn
• Acquires new materials from appropriate vendors
• Participates in selection of new materials

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
• Reviews new VisionCite keywords for accuracy in data entry and corrects errors
• Edits VisionCite entries and indexes articles for VisionCite data entry
• Provides reference and research assistance to the ICO community
• Performs the essential functions of the Public Services and Serials/Indexing Librarian and the Library Clerks
• Resolves problems in hardware, software, and audiovisuals in the lecture hall and electronic classroom
• Supervises the annual inventory
• Supervises work study students
• Prepares and processes materials for binding
• Compiles statistics required for reports and evaluation of collection and services
• Provides daily interlibrary loan services as needed
• Other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Learning Resources

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Masters Degree in Library Science or related degree
• Two years of professional experience in technical services or computer services
• Significant experience with automated library systems or directly related systems
• Knowledge of microcomputer operating systems and networking software
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong service orientation
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple priorities
• Experience developing Web applications and in WWW design
• Basic knowledge of and competence in librarianship at the professional level with special reference to cataloging, classification, acquisition, and other phases of technical services
• Attendance must be in accordance with College policy
• Ability to meet deadlines regardless of circumstances or pressures
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Illinois College of Optometry and the Illinois Eye Institute has no contract or implied contract with its employees concerning the terms and conditions of employment. The Illinois College of Optometry and the Illinois Eye Institute and its employees each have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and no officer or employee of Illinois College of Optometry or Illinois Eye Institute has the authority to alter or amend this expressed policy except the President, who is authorized to alter or amend this expressed policy only in writing. Termination issues regarding faculty are governed by the Faculty Handbook.

Please submit a cover letter referencing this position along with your resume to:

Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute
Human Resources Department
3241 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
E-Mail: human_resources2@ico.edu

No phone calls, please.
We are an EEO Employer. Submitted on 2009-06-10

Head, Access support

State: Florida
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Head, Access Support

RANK:Assistant/Associate University Librarian

REPORTS TO:Associate Dean, Technology & Support Services

SALARY:Minimum Annual Salary $54,000 (inclusive of $4,000 administrative stipend); Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials

REQUISITION #:0802118

DEADLINE DATE: August 1, 2009 – review of applications will begin 7/1/09

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The goal of Access Support is to provide leadership in the development, coordination and provision of services that facilitate user access to information resources. Access Support serves as the central point for distribution and clarification of policies and procedures for user access services. The unit is comprised of 8 FTE who perform lending, borrowing, document delivery, reserves, and customer service responsibilities. Access Support personnel instruct students, faculty, and staff in copyright compliance and seek copyright permissions for reserve and interlibrary loan materials.

The University of Florida Libraries seeks a skilled, organized, and service-oriented individual to head its Access Support unit. This tenure accruing faculty position has direct responsibility for coordinating circulation policies, processes, and project management for interlibrary loan, document delivery, and electronic course reserves for the libraries.

A key element of the assignment is the use of consensus building to determine/recommend consistency in policy development. The position is responsible for preparation of web-based resources, identifying best practices and trends in access services, and managing the workflow of a crucial unit whose goal is to support a large and complex research institution. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and
professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion (see http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/Pers/cdh/).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Defines goals; establishes objectives and priorities; develops, implements, and evaluates plans, services, and programs for consistency; allocates resources and responsibilities for unit. Seeks opportunities for the Libraries to cooperate with other campus units.
•Provides leadership for the coordination and provision of circulation policies. Leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and to comply with state, regional, and national agreements. Works with all stakeholders to manage the compilation and communication of policies via the Access Support web site.
•Develops, implements, evaluates, and reports on new services and programs.
•Provides coordination for course reserves, interlibrary loan, and copyright for on-campus and distance users; utilizes new technologies to make delivery of these services to users as efficient and seamless as possible; monitors and evaluates workflow; and, coordinates upgrades of equipment and software. Supervises 8 FTE direct reports.
•Coordinates student, staff, and faculty training in reserves, interlibrary loan, and copyright. Promotes scholarly communication.
•Prepares departmental statistical reports and is responsible for synthesizing information for projects, grants, and library use.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1.Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent.
2.Successful supervisory experience in a library.
3.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for self and others.
4.Strong customer service orientation.
5.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
6.Working knowledge of OCLC, integrated library system(s), interlibrary loan and reserves applications.
7.Substantiated, extensive knowledge of loan, circulation, and academic library practices.
8.Previous successful history in project management and attention to deadlines/details in a library environment.
9.Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop consensus in diverse project groups.
10.Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects in a team environment.
11.Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies in delivery/access services.
12.Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion in a research environment.

Preferred:
1.Experience with managing reserves, interlibrary loan, circulation, and copyright.
2.Experience in training others in best practices in access/support services.
3.Experience with ExLibris, ILLiad and Ares.
4.Familiarity with web-based content access/delivery tools.
5.Knowledge of local, state, regional, and national policy in relevant areas.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

Access Support is a large and diverse unit within the George A. Smathers Libraries, responsible for lending, borrowing, document delivery, course reserves, and policy coordination activities. It serves as the central point for distribution and clarification of policies and procedures for user access services and copyright compliance. Access Support serves UF students, faculty, and staff as well as other libraries and institutions to provide UF owned and non-UF owned books and articles to patrons. For more information about Access Support, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/as/

BENEFITS:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

Please note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the United States will be considered.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred):

•Cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position;
•Essay: Resource Sharing is taking an increasingly important role in providing information to library users. Budgets are shrinking, enrollment is on the rise, and distance education is straining already taxed library services. Please share your vision of the future of Resource Sharing in this environment; (limit 250 words)
•Current resume;
•List of three references. Please include address, telephone and email information for references.

While the application deadline is August 1, 2009, applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2009. Send all required application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@mail.ufl.edu.

Please note that candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a public presentation. Submitted on 2009-06-10

Middle and High School Art Instructor

State: Indiana
Ideal candidate would have a valid Indiana teaching license. A background in art education for grades 6-12. Preferred candidate would have an understanding/
knowledge of design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign. Candidate would also have knowledge of web design and software such as Dreamweaver.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Mr. Michael E. Pettibone, Adams Central Community Schools, 222 West Washington Street, Monroe, IN 46772. Our application is located on the website - accs.k12.in.us Submitted on 2009-06-09

Program Analyst

State: Washington, D.C.
CACI International Inc., a leading professional services and
information technology solutions provider to the federal government, has
an immediate need for a Program Analyst. This position is based at our
client, The Library of Congress, located in Washington, DC. (Metro
accessible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Analyst will liaise with customers, stakeholders and the
technical development team (e.g. technical project manager, software
developers, QA staff, IT services staff), to define, develop and deploy
high functioning electronic content related services for daily
production use by operations staff.

Draft and edit documents that support program outcomes, using judgment
and negotiation skills to accurately reflect policy and process nuances,
and appropriately follow software development lifecycle guidelines. Such
documents will include business requirements, technical specifications,
project schedules, meeting minutes, presentations, project plans,
software test plans, training documents and others.

Coordinate agendas and help conduct meetings, training sessions, and
workshops.

Communicate within and across the agency: Maintain communication with
stakeholders, working group members, outside entities and other
individuals related to the eDeposit project. Engage other Library
departments to facilitate achievement of project outcomes.

Communications with external partners: Develop, update, and maintain
the eDeposit Intranet/Extranet site, facilitate communications with
external beta testers and pilot project partners.

Research and Analysis: Keep up-to-date with current market trends and
the digital publishing domain (i.e. library automation, scholarly
publishing, digital library systems), and assist in characterizing
electronic content and metadata sets received as part of the electronic
deposit program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Demonstrated mastery of Information Technology concepts related to
digital content management, publication, distribution and preservation.
● Knowledge of the scholarly publishing industry or other digital
content publishing industries.
● Familiarity with process modeling, systems analysis and system
requirements tools.
● Fluency in using office productivity software including: Project
management tools, presentation suites, word processors, spreadsheets,
email and meeting schedulers.
● Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
● Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a
collaborative environment
● Motivation, initiative, and demonstrated creative problem solving
abilities
● Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet
deadlines

Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, and seven to nine years of
related experience; or, master's degree in related discipline and five
to seven years of relevant work experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Advanced Degree in Library and Information Science (LIS / MLS),
Computer Science (CS), Management of Information Systems (MIS), or a
related discipline.
● PMP certification
● Familiarity with copyright restrictions and mandates for digital
content, particularly (but not limited to) scholarly publishing.
● Familiarity with the mission of memory institutions (Libraries,
Archives, Museums) including business process and policy issues related
to digital content.
● Experience in business process innovation and technological
change.
● Ability to execute and seek constructive outcomes when confronted
with ambiguity.

Qualified candidates should apply on-line at www.caci.com website to
Job Requisition # 38817. EOE Submitted on 2009-06-09

Digital Projects Coordinator

State: Mississippi
Digital Projects Coordinator

Position Function
To provide innovative, dynamic, team-oriented responsibilities as Coordinator of the Library's Digital Preservation and Access Unit. Mississippi State University Libraries has a highly collaborative environment where excellence in job performance, scholarship and service are valued and required; will lead the Libraries in building digital services and collections; will combine the technical skills necessary to build digital collections with the management and leadership skills necessary to build a service that requires input and expertise from across the Libraries; will work closely with special collections and archives, cataloging and metadata and systems staff to manage the network of skills needed to provide digital collections of value to the Libraries and the University; will directly oversee all aspects of the digitization and preservation of the Charles Templeton Sheet Music Collection; will be responsible for assisting in the ongoing development of the web presence for all digital library projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the Coordinator of the Digital Preservation and Access Unit which includes but is not limited to overseeing all daily operations of the department, managing the student wages budget, hiring/terminating/training students, developing/managing/administering digital library services and collections; coordinates the planning, prioritization, implementation and evaluation of all Digital Library Projects and proposals including coordinating digitization projects throughout the University Libraries' system as well as partnering with other university departments on campus to add their resources to the Digital Library; coordinates all aspects of each digitization project including developing the workflow for each project, reviewing/implementing Metadata Standards, Scanning and Archive Storage Standards and ensuring all goals/objectives and project timelines are met; administers the implementation, maintenance, support, training and on-going development of the ContentDM Digital Media Archives server and software; researches, designs, documents and carries-out policies, procedures and standards associated with the digital library initiatives adhering to the latest Metadata, Scanning and Archival Standards as recommended by the Library of Congress, Digital Library Federation and NISO; responsible for the management and long-term storage of the digital surrogates; trains new employees and students in the proper scanning techniques and ensures strong adherence to scanning technology standards and strict adherence to quality control; keeps abreast of developments impacting digital projects/services; compiles reports and data as needed for a variety of regional and national accrediting agencies; assists in identifying and applying for grants to external agencies to further support the digital library initiatives; explores and initiates possible collaboration with other university departments to digitize and provide online access to collections and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree with two years working experience in a technology related field; demonstrated knowledge of the life cycle management of digital assets; rights management, scanning and OCR technologies and techniques; project management and supervisory experience; strong interpersonal communication, organizational and problem-solving skills or any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education training approved by the Human Resources Department.

Preferred Qualifications
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS); experience working in an academic library environment; experience administering digital collections and OCLC's ContentDM Digital Media Archive

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of best practices for the management/development of digital libraries and handling/digitizing archival materials as recommended by the Library of Congress, Digital Library Federation and NISO; must possess experience using computer applications such as Photoshop, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; must have an advanced working knowledge of digitization of archival materials including use of flat-bed and slide scanners; must be a self directed individual who can determine work assignments based on a set of established practices; must possess advanced knowledge of and experience with Metadata creation and Standards, scanning for online derivative creation and archival storage; excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiation and follow through skills; ability to analyze information and communicate that information effectively orally and in writing; ability to work harmoniously with colleagues as well as with faculty, staff and students in a busy, changing environment.

Apply online on the Mississippi State University website at http://www.jobs.msstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=177445 and attach a resume and cover letter.

Additional Information is also at the link above.
Submitted on 2009-06-09

Primary (Grades K-4) Library Media Specialist

State: Indiana
Library Medial Specialist serves 4 primary library media centers. Qualifications include Indiana certification in library media services
Contact: Al Large, Director of Instructional Technology & Library Services-South Bend Community School Corporation 215 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Email: alarge@sbcsc.k12.in.us
Job also posted at Indiana department of Education website Submitted on 2009-06-08

Intermediate (grades 5-8) Library Media Specialist

State: Indiana
Qualifications include Indiana certification in library media services
Contact: Al Large, Director of Instructional Technology & Library Services
South Bend Community School Corporation
215 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Email: alarge@sbcsc.k12.in.us
Job also posted at Indiana Department of Education website Submitted on 2009-06-08